Granite is a staple material for kitchens and bathroom countertops.

Maintenance: If you can consider applying a sealing application once per year maintenance then yes you have a little maintenance. Clean up spills when they happen, use a trivet for extremely hot surfaces. These items are suggestions not required.

Durability : (5) *****

Affordability : (3) ***

Appearance : (5) *****

Maintenance : (4)****

ROI : (5) *****

Granite has gained in popularity in the last 20 years.

The costs have come inline to be more affordable to the masses in the last 12 years. Many competitive man-made products try to mimic the look and appearance of granite.